Munster abuse trial jury told of 'normal' medical exams on children after they went into care

Clinical paediatrician tells court that children would typically heal quickly, often within a two-week period

A jury has heard that medical examinations carried out on three children who were allegedly abused by family members were normal 18 months after they went into care.

The doctor told the court that in cases such as the allegations involved, studies showed the majority of relevant examinations would be normal, noting that children heal very quickly, often within a two-week period.